Bruno Munari (1907–1998)
What is Bruno Munari’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 401 auction results for Bruno Munari at 39 houses since 1996. Over the last 24 months the median price was $794 including buyer’s premium (middle half $430–$1,624, n=77). The auction record is $153,286 for Buccia di Eva (2023, Il Ponte Casa d'Aste). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Buccia di Eva, 1929-30 | Tempera on canvas | $153,286 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | Nov 2023 |
| 2 | Auto in corsa | Oil on pressed board with plaster preparation | $62,196 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | Nov 2022 |
| 3 | Macchina inutile, 1952 | 78.00 Macchina inutile, 1952 Metalli vari e meccanismo di orologio 105 x 52 x 12 cm | $56,563 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | May 2017 |
| 4 | Negativo positivo, acrylic on canvas, 1950 | Acrylic on canvas | $44,658 | Dorotheum | May 2023 |
| 5 | Macchina inutile, 1956 | Scultura in alluminio, smalti e fili di nylon | $35,487 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Oct 2020 |
| 6 | Untitled (oil on panel), circa 1940 | Painting | $31,250 | Phillips | May 2015 |
| 7 | Negativo Positivo, 1995 | Acrilico su tela | $24,274 | Area Casa d'Aste | Jun 2025 |
| 8 | Le quattro stagioni. Ricostruzione teorica di un oggetto, 1970 | Collage e tecnica mista su cartoncino | $22,294 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Oct 2020 |
| 9 | Ohne Titel | Oil on fibreboard | $22,099 | Ketterer Kunst | Oct 2010 |
| 10 | Negativo_ positivo, 1963 | Lack auf Holz | $21,401 | Karl & Faber | Jul 2020 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 27 | $9,470 |
| Sculpture | 47 | $1,615 |
| Works on paper | 21 | $885 |
| Other | 166 | $784 |
| Prints | 57 | $529 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 20 | $2,142 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 151 | $945 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 105 | $675 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 401 results from 39 houses · How we compute these figures
Bruno Munari is an Italian artist with 769 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $885. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Bruno Munari sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $2,011 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 399 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bruno Munari work is $885.
The median Bruno Munari print sells for $458 across 110 lots.
The median Bruno Munari sculpture sells for $1,311 across 61 lots.
The median Bruno Munari work on paper sells for $2,793 across 33 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Bruno Munari prints typically sell for $347–$675 (the middle half of 60 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Bruno Munari sculptures typically sell for $622–$2,783 (the middle half of 34 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 128 | $458† | $19,050 | 85.9% | 2026-07-09 |
| Paintings | 33 | $9,470 | $153,286 | 87.9% | 2026-09-30 |
| Works on Paper | 43 | $2,793† | $22,294 | 76.7% | 2026-06-12 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 76 | $1,311† | $56,563 | 80.3% | 2026-07-02 |
| Photography | 8 | $1,236 | $4,286 | 50% | 2024-10-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 18 | $23,220‡ | $153,286 | — | 2026-04-07 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Bruno Munari's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (128 lots) median $458 with 85.9% sell-through. Paintings (33 lots) median $9,470, record $153,286. A typical Bruno Munari painting sells for around 21× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 18 lots) the median is $23,220.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 26 | $318–$822† | $490† | $6,226 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 60 | $347–$675† | $488† | $6,355 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $2,613–$7,752 | $5,135 | $24,146 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $7,792–$18,152 | $11,699 | $62,196 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $1,591–$3,662† | $2,994† | $22,294 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $578–$5,072 | $3,169 | $9,225 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 34 | $622–$2,783† | $1,098† | $16,250 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $1,110–$8,080 | $2,137 | $56,563 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $765–$3,649 | $1,424 | $4,669 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $153,286 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $62,196 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $56,563 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $35,487 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $22,294 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $19,050 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $11,637 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $6,355 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Bruno Munari worth?
Across 399 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bruno Munari work is $885. The median Bruno Munari print sells for $458 across 110 lots. The median Bruno Munari sculpture sells for $1,311 across 61 lots. The median Bruno Munari work on paper sells for $2,793 across 33 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Bruno Munari prints typically sell for $347–$675 (the middle half of 60 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Bruno Munari sculptures typically sell for $622–$2,783 (the middle half of 34 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Bruno Munari print?
Based on 110 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bruno Munari print is $458. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Bruno Munari's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bruno Munari print is $19,050.
What is the average price of a Bruno Munari sculpture?
Based on 61 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bruno Munari sculpture is $1,311. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Bruno Munari's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bruno Munari sculpture is $56,563.
What is the average price of a Bruno Munari work on paper?
Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bruno Munari work on paper is $2,793. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Bruno Munari's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bruno Munari work on paper is $22,294.
What is the average price of a medium Bruno Munari print?
Based on 60 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Bruno Munari print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $488, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a small Bruno Munari sculpture?
Based on 34 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Bruno Munari sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,098, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Bruno Munari's auction record?
Bruno Munari's auction record is $153,286, set in 2023.
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